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Monday, November 11, 2013

TOP THREE WEEKEND GETAWAYS FROM BANGALORE

Introduction

Whether it is Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru or for that
matter Kolkatta, two days are enough to escape to retreats in these cities that
you never knew about. It could be a secret hamlet of the main route, a yoga
retreat your friends have been raving about or a surfing haven you never knew
existed! Weekend breaks are not just about dashing to the nearest getaway
earmarked in a guide book, but it is a time for the Indian traveler to discover
and soak in the new sights. Each day spent away from home, the Indian traveler
wants a new and out of the world experience. Here, we zero in on some offbeat
weekend destinations around the country.

Surf’s Up: This one’s for the more
adventurous kind and those loving water sports. One can try out all kinds of
water sports like surfing, snorkeling, kayaking, stand-up paddle and
wakeboarding, all for very economical rates. One can also enjoy wholesome
vegetarian meals at Mulki in Mangalore. For the easy-going, there are yoga lessons
and the environmental documentary presentations. One can also just kick back,
detex, unwind, read a book or enjoy the sea breeze. Another sanctuary for
surfers in Bengaluru is Pondicherry. Located in a small fisher village called
Tandryankupam, the surf school here proves to be ideal due to the two rock
peers built as protection after the tsunami. The peers help the waves break,
making it suitable for both beginners, as well as for professional surfers.

Bengaluru
to Mulki is around 370km, 6 hours by road. Bengaluru to Pondicherry is 306km, 5
hours and 40 minutes by road.

Take a Hike: Go map the height of
Kudremukh, one of the most prominent peaks in Karnataka standing at 1,896
meters above sea level. The whole scenery of grassland interspersed with narrow
strips of the magical shoal forests provides a fantastic vista for a trekker.
It is known for its bio-diversity and is one of the 34 hot spots picked by
UNESCO for ecological conservation. This is a day’s hike. Hikers can stay the
night in Kalasa, the nearest town.

Bengaluru
to Kuremukh is 331kms, 6 hours by road

Ready for a Trek: Located around 463kms
from Bengaluru, this hill station takes 7 hours to reach by road. Christened as
a trekking hill station, this destination has all the makings of becoming the
trekking headquarters of Bengaluru. Kodaikanal, is a location that has a lot of
places worth visiting like the Kodaikanal Lake, Berijam Lake, Dolphin’s Nose,
Pillar Rocks, Guna Caves which is also called Devil’s Kitchen, etc. Clasped in
the bosom of the Parappar and Gundar valleys in the southern ridge of the upper
Palani Hills, this place is the most glistening gemstone studded in the
dazzling tiara of the Western Ghats. Commonly referred to as ‘Kodai’, this
place is nestled at an altitude of 2133 meters above sea level and it has the
distinction of being one of the most honored as the most treasured and most
singled out hill resorts of Southern India.

About Me

I am a graduate civil engineer with 15 years of industry experience and a diploma in construction contracts management.

I am also a freelance article writer. I can write articles on all topics ranging from project management, civil engineering, procurement, human resources, marketing, finance, health and well being, social media, etc.